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Art object created for Homecoming, The University of Iowa, 1960

Art object created for Homecoming, The University of Iowa, 1960

Old Capitol in background.
Auto in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1914

Auto in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1914

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Automobile in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1922

Automobile in Mecca Day parade, The University of Iowa, 1922

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Barrel rolling race in City Park as part of Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1912

Barrel rolling race in City Park as part of Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1912

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Baseball players in parade for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Baseball players in parade for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Bird costumes on Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Bird costumes on Mecca Day, The University of Iowa, 1916

Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca derives from the first letters of the names of the engineerng departments: mechanical, electrical, civil, chemical, and architectural. Mecca Day events included a parade highlighting…
Boys on Mecca Day parade float mocking law students and their Law Jubilee, The University of Iowa 1922

Boys on Mecca Day parade float mocking law students and their Law Jubilee, The University of Iowa 1922

A rivalry existed between the law and engineering students, and the law students' Law Jubilee was an evening of satirical skits and musical numbers scheduled to coincide with Mecca Day. Mecca Day was put on by the College of Engineers. The name Mecca…
Building windows lit up to spell SUI as part of Homecoming celebration, The University of Iowa, 1940s?

Building windows lit up to spell SUI as part of Homecoming celebration, The University of Iowa, 1940s?

University of Iowa was formerly known at State University of Iowa (SUI).
Cadet and students in schoolboy costumes for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Cadet and students in schoolboy costumes for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
Cadets and student in cap and gown on horseback for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Cadets and student in cap and gown on horseback for Senior Frolic, The University of Iowa, 1910s

Senior Frolic was the senior class's annual commencement week celebration. The first commencement frolic took place in 1909.
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